Best of Alagoas

Alagoas Essentials

Alagoas features a diverse coastline known as the 'Brazilian Caribbean' due to its turquoise waters and the extensive Costa dos Corais reef system. This selection highlights the natural pools of Maragogi, the multi-colored sandstone cliffs of Praia do Gunga, and the urban beaches of Maceió. It also includes the inland Monumento Natural do Rio São Francisco, where the river carves deep canyons through the semi-arid landscape.

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Praia do Gunga

Praia do Gunga is located 20 miles south of Maceió, Alagoas. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil.

Maragogi

Coastal town famous for the Galés, a series of natural crystalline pools formed by coral reefs located six kilometers offshore.

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Farol de Ponta Verde

Iconic lighthouse built in the 1940s, situated on the reef of Ponta Verde. It is accessible by walking across the coral during low tide.

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Rio São Francisco Natural Monument

The Rio São Francisco Natural Monument is a natural monument in the states of Alagoas, Bahia and Sergipe, Brazil.

Praia Barra de São Miguel

Beach protected by a massive barrier reef that creates a calm, pool-like lagoon during low tide.

Antonio Claudio Bento da Silva / CC BY-SA 4.0

Praia do Patacho

Secluded beach in Porto de Pedras characterized by its wide sand expanse during low tide and lack of permanent commercial structures.

Mirante do Gunga

Observation tower providing panoramic views of the massive coconut plantation, the Roteiro Lagoon, and the Atlantic coastline.

Ahmed Zohair Anka / CC BY-SA 4.0

Praia de Ponta Verde

Urban beach in Maceió known for its calm waters, coconut groves, and proximity to the city's main boardwalk.

Praia de Carro Quebrado

Remote beach north of Maceió famous for its high, multi-colored sedimentary cliffs and turquoise waters.

Beach

Calm beach near Maragogi known for its shallow waters and white sandbanks that appear during low tide.

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Praia de Ipioca

Quiet beach 25 kilometers north of Maceió featuring white sands, coconut trees, and turquoise waters.

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Estátua Graciliano Ramos

Life-sized bronze statue of the renowned Brazilian author Graciliano Ramos, located on the Ponta Verde boardwalk.

Eu Amo Maceió

Large, colorful sign located on the Ponta Verde waterfront, serving as a landmark for the city of Maceió.

Luiza Tavares / CC-BY-SA

Hibiscus Beach Club

Private beach club on Ipioca Beach offering restaurant services, swimming pools, and lounge areas for day-use visitors.

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